Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Bikaner is an arid land where resources have been scarce for the kings and commons alike. This prolonged scarcity has made the people of Bikaner resilient and they have adapted themselves not only to survive the hardship but also have learned to celebrate it. To understand the meaning of grit and resilience, We explore the camel herding community called Raikas. Just like the camels, the Raikas have adapted to the region so well that it is now difficult to imagine them anywhere else. Their myths and stories are all connected with the desert. Their priests are called Bhopa who recites stories of their deity Pabuji who are also adored by many other communities of Bikaner including the Royals. Not only the myths but also the food of the royals and the desert dwelling communities are not very different. This is because the people of Bikaner have learned to make use of whatever is available in the region. Mahima Kumari and Siddhi Kumari the current princess of Bikaner takes us through an amazing journey of the desert through stories and myths of the region.
Fri, Dec 31, 2021
Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan is a culinary history show that explores the food of the royals and their erstwhile states. The show takes it's viewers through an amazing journey of anecdotes, folktales, architecture, art, history and landscape and delves into the unique customs and traditions of the various provinces. All these culminate into beautiful renditions of the recipes unique to those regions. This new season of Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan focuses on the royal families as protagonists and explores their personal stories and journeys that shaped their present day food practices.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Muzaffar Ali and Meera Ali of the royal family of Kotwara are custodians of the history of the erstwhile Kotwara State. Through their artistic, architectural endeavors and their food they have been restoring their 'Maashra'. Maashra translates to 'society'. A society filled with stories of love and loss. A society they wish to be remembered for its food rich in flavors of the Awadh state, the travails of their ancestors and their old chefs. The show engages with this Maashra and explores the gentleness of the erstwhile king and how he and his wife Meera keep the 'Restoration' of Kotwara state, its people and its food at the center of all this.